2.5

M2.5 Earthquake 28 km NW of Beluga, Alaska — January 1, 2026

2026-01-01 22:56:37 UTC (2026-01-01) · approx. 12:56 PM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.5(ml)
Time22:56 UTC≈ 12:56 PM UTC-10
Depth75.1 kmintermediate depth
Coordinates61.324°, -151.458°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 61.32°, -151.46°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.5 ml
Depth
75.1 km
intermediate depth
Location
61.3240°N
-151.4580°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak2026abtqhb
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
96
Stations Used
72
Azimuthal Gap
34.0°
Min Station Distance
0.200°
RMS Residual
0.70 sec
Last Updated
2026-06-15 18:26:18 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak2026abtqhb). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, January 1, 2026). M2.5 Earthquake 28 km NW of Beluga, Alaska — January 1, 2026. Retrieved June 15, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak2026abtqhb/